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10 Most Cerebral Romance Movies, Ranked
Although some romance films are often dismissed as fluffy and formulaic, others prove that these stereotypes could actually not be farther from the truth. Plenty of stories are clever and delightfully surprising, proving that the heart doesn’t always follow a straight line; the stimulating side of romance — the films that make audiences think as much as they make them swoon — sits at the very top of the list.
From the heartbreaking science fiction fan-favorite Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind to devastating psychological dramas like Amour, these best cerebral romance movies throw love into the mix with philosophy, moral dilemmas, or social critique. The result is far more captivating than the first glance might suggest, proving that romance can be just as intellectually stirring as it is emotionally shattering.
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‘Never Let Me Go’ (2010)
Based on Kazuo Ishiguro‘s 2005 novel of the same name and adapted from a screenplay by beloved sci-fi filmmaker Alex Garland, Mark Romanek‘s Never Let Me Go is set in an alternative history and centers on three youngsters: Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy (Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley, and Andrew Garfield) who become entangled in a love triangle.
Never Let Me Go is the sort of slow-burning, science fiction romance that doesn’t just tug at viewers’ hearts but challenges them by diving into compelling themes like mortality and ethical complacency. This isn’t a film you step into expecting high-stakes action or spectacle; rather, it trusts viewers to sit still and consider difficult questions. At its core, Never Let Me Go functions as a meditation on the human condition. And in today’s world, it feels as timely and haunting as ever.
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‘The Fountain’ (2006)
Those who enjoy a hint of fantasy with their romance will likely enjoy Darren Aronofsky‘s The Fountain, which completely abandons a straightforward narrative in favor of a three-part story (16th-century, present, and future). At the center of this fantasy epic are Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz, who play sets of characters bonded by love across time and space, from a conquistador and his ill-fated queen to a modern-day scientist and his terminally ill wife.
The Fountain is packed with metaphors — from the Tree of Life and the Mayan underworld to the recurring ring motif — and it weaves together three distinct timelines, none of which bother with simple linear storytelling. If this isn’t cerebral, it’s hard to say what is. And yet, despite its structural complexity and symbolic density, The Fountain remains deeply affecting. What ultimately stands out about Aronofsky’s movie, beyond its striking visuals and symbolism, is how it challenges audiences to confront existential questions about love, loss, and mortality.
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‘The Lobster’ (2015)
Yorgos Lanthimos‘ absurdist black-comedy, one of his earliest works before the success of Poor Things, stars Colin Farrell as a newly single bachelor who moves into a hotel with other singles, all under strict instructions: find a romantic partner within 45 days. Fail, and you turn into an animal of your choice.
With its delightfully absurd premise, top-notch deadpan performances — Rachel Weisz plays the love interest, and Olivia Colman also stars as the composed hotel manager — and arbitrary rules in a strict and cold world, The Lobster satirizes societal pressures around romantic relationships and the contemporary dating scene. The film works essentially because it is clever, engaging, and genuinely unlike almost anything else. For anyone drawn to surrealist romantic comedies that transform everyday societal expectations into something terrifying (admittedly a niche crowd), it’s well worth a watch.
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‘Rebecca’ (1940)
Are you a fan of gothic romance with a touch of psychological intrigue? Alfred Hitchcock‘s iconic Rebecca — his only Best Picture winner — should already be on your list. The filmmaker’s first American project, based on the novel of the same name by Daphne du Maurier, stars Laurence Olivier as the brooding widower Maxim de Winter and Joan Fontaine as the young woman who becomes his second wife. While Maxim’s first wife is never seen, her reputation and recollections of her are constant presences in the characters’ lives, haunting every corner of Manderley.
What’s so fascinating about Rebecca‘s suspense is how it is entirely driven by the new Mrs. de Winter’s mental state. The tension is internal as much as it is atmospheric, shaped by her insecurity and isolation. Meanwhile, Rebecca herself — never once seen — runs the show. The result is a haunting narrative that feels cerebral, exploring themes of masochism, obsession with the past, and the skewed power dynamics of an unhealthy marriage. Not your cozy Gothic romance, but certainly unnerving in the most elegant, moody way possible.
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‘Amour’ (2012)
Through an unflinching portrayal of dementia and old age, Amour more or less insists that you sit up straight and pay attention. This austere, heart-wrenching story follows Georges and Anne — Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva in two incredible performances — a couple of retired music teachers enjoying life in their eighties until Anne suddenly has a stroke at breakfast and their lives are changed forever.
Amour essentially distills what it means to grow old and the inevitable loss of control that accompanies it. Under the minimalist direction of renowned filmmaker Michael Haneke, the bluntly honest drama is not interested in traditional melodrama. Instead, it quietly but surely delivers a thought-provoking, relentless look at a fate we all understand, even if we’d prefer to keep it comfortably out of frame.
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‘The Handmaiden’ (2016)
From the mind of Oldboy director Park Chan-wook, the visually sumptous The Handmaiden whisks audiences away to Japanese-occupied Korea, where a con man plans to seduce a Japanese heiress named Lady Hideko (Kim Min-hee), then marry her and commit her to an asylum to steal her inheritance. To pull it off, he recruits a pickpocket named Sook-hee (Kim Tae-ri) to become Hideko’s maid. Simple plan, right? Naturally, it unravels the moment the two start falling for each other.
The Handmaiden‘s three-part narrative is a gift that keeps on giving, pulling the rug out from under you at every turn. With its constant shifts in perspective, it demands that audiences actively piece together the truth behind a deceptively simple con. At its heart, the movie operates as both a romance and a psychological thriller, rich with symbolism and unsettling imagery. Beneath all the twists and polished surfaces, though, it’s also a sharp exploration of female agency, desire, and the art of manipulation.
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‘Her’ (2013)
Long before AI became everyone’s favorite dinner-party topic, Spike Jonze‘s was already there with Her, a tender meditation on artificial intelligence and love in the digital age. Starring Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role, the film imagines a beautifully-colored near future in which a lonely, heartbroken, recently separated writer develops an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need.
Her is thought-provoking in how it explores the philosophical and emotional complexities of love and loneliness, and the way it treats that same premise with sincerity. It asks whether a relationship with an operating system can truly be considered “real,” challenging viewers to reconsider what connection really means while simultaneously offering an introspective character-driven drama. Add to that fantastic performances (Scarlett Johansson‘s voice work is great, too!) and an immersive, pastel-colored worldbuilding, and you’ve got yourself a thought-provoking romance that sneaks up on you.
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‘2046’ (2004)
After the huge success of In the Mood for Love, Wong Kar-wai returned with something of a loose sequel: 2046. Its premise follows protagonist Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung) as he wrestles with lost love after the events of the first film. Chow inhabits a world of fleeting romantic affairs, which he transforms into a sci-fi novel about a train bound for the titular year.
In a way, 2046 is the kind of film that refuses to make sense — it’s deliberately slippery, with an almost dreamlike exploration of memory and loss at its center. It jumps from the 1960s to a futuristic train that may or may not exist, leaving audiences to piece together meaning from symbols and emotion rather than pure plot logic. While it doesn’t quite capture the elegance of its predecessor, Kar-wai’s film remains a stylish, slow, and endlessly interesting romance that captivates with both narrative and aesthetics.
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‘Vertigo’ (1958)
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While Rebecca haunts with its gothic shadows, Vertigo persuades audiences to spiral into obsession. Starring Kim Novak and James Stewart, the Hitchcock classic, adapted from the French novel by Boileau-Narcejac, follows a police detective crippled by a fear of heights. When he’s hired to follow the strange habits of a friend’s wife, he finds himself increasingly obsessed with her.
Vertigo did not exactly set critics on fire when it came out. Today, of course, it’s often hailed as Hitchcock’s magnum opus and one of the greatest films of all time, particularly in the realm of the romance genre. Fundamentally, Vertigo, as the name suggests, is the kind of film that will make you feel dizzy without leaving your seat, full of dreamlike visuals and sly commentary on voyeurism, male desire, and the curious way men think women exist primarily for their contemplation.
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‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ (2004)
When it comes to psychological romance films that are highly cerebral, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is perhaps the most obvious choice. The fan-favorite romantic sci-fi follows the couple Joel Barish (Jim Carrey in an incredible dramatic effort) and Clementine (Kate Winslet), who undergo a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories for eternity.
Michel Gondry‘s movie is a philosophical lecture and romance at once; it fascinates with its big interrogation of memory, identity, and heartbreak. Anchored by a captivating reverse chronological structure and surrealist flair that keeps viewers off balance, this mind-bending romance asks big questions about memory, identity, and heartbreak: if we erase the people who hurt us, do we also erase a piece of ourselves — the joys, the lessons, and even the piece shaped by their wrongdoings?
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Aww! Roommates, congrats are in order for NBA YoungBoy and Jazlyn Mychelle as they have confirmed the arrival of their third child together. NBA announced the news through a sweet video he shared of Jazlyn on social media.
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NBA YoungBoy & Jazlyn Mychelle Expand Their Family To Five
On Sunday, February 22, NBA YoungBoy hopped on Instagram and let fans know he and Jazlyn Mychelle have welcomed their third child together. The husband and wife are already parents to a son and a daughter, and now they’ve added another baby girl to their squad, making them a family of five. In the clip NBA posted on Instagram, he could be heard saying, “My gangsta had her baby,” before turning to Jazlyn and asking, “How do you feel?” to which she replies, “relieved!”
NBA and Jazlyn haven’t dropped any pics of their bundle of joy just yet, but fans are already on standby to see who their baby girl will resemble. The couple’s newest addition reportedly marks NBA’s 13th child as TMZ previously reported that he shares a total of 12 kids with various women.
The Internet Reacts To NBA & Jazlyn’s Newest Addition
After TSR dropped NBA’s clip of Jazlyn, fans flooded the comment section with reactions. Some fans said they loving NBA & Jazlyn’s family vibes, while others joked they need a family tree to keep up with all of the rapper’s kids.
Instagram user @shaquisha.monroe wrote, “New diamond ring, new baby… they’re just doing it all and I love it!”
Instagram user @zeethedoggydoula wrote, “Aww. Him sound so gentle w her.”
Then Instagram user @dafemmefatale23 wrote, “Idc what nobody say SHE IS TOP TIER AND I LOVE THIS FOR HER😍🔥”
Another Instagram user @aaliyahmelody2 wrote, “Congratulations blessings to you both please no more enjoy your young lives🙏👑”
While another Instagram user @love.jeynell wrote, “We need the chart , like how y’all do Nick Cannon.”
Then another instagram user @icarlyshy wrote, “I’m not finna give yb too many more congratulations 😩”
Finally, Instagram user @therealshundasia wrote, “Having your Man with you during The Birth of your Children is EVERYTHING 🫶🏽”
Jazlyn Mychelle & YoungBoy Previously Celebrated Baby No. 3 With Sweet Gender Reveal & Maternity Shoot
Jazlyn kept fans updated on her pregnancy through plenty of cute moments. In October 2025, she shared a peek at their gender reveal, showing her, NBA and their daughter celebrating with family. Video footage showed Jazlyn and NBA by a pool, anxiously waiting to find out their new baby’s gender. After a countdown, fireworks and pink smoke revealed they were having a baby girl. Then in January, Jazlyn gave fans a look at her maternity shoot, posing in a dramatic pink ruffled robe while NBA stood behind her, gently holding her hand.
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Chile! Dining out in Sydney took an unexpected turn when a well-known chef says his restaurant was targeted in a jaw-dropping scheme. Neil Nolan, who has led the kitchen at Pony Dining The Rocks for two decades, is speaking out after accusing a visiting family of staging an elaborate contamination complaint in an attempt to dodge a hefty bill.
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$600 Steak Dinner Ends With Sudden Hair Complaint
According to reports from 7NEWS, the family—said to be visiting from Ireland—ordered some of the restaurant’s most premium offerings, including a nearly four-pound tomahawk steak, plus entrées and drinks, bringing their total to around $600. But after finishing their meal, staff say a complaint suddenly surfaced about hair found in one of their meals.
Restaurant Claims Man Planted Hair To Skip Bill
Footage reviewed by the restaurant allegedly shows a man reaching under his arm, pulling out a strand of hair, and placing it onto his plate after eating. Nolan described the situation as something he had “never seen…before,” calling it “another level of trying to scam.” He also pointed out that the hair in question was blonde—something that didn’t match anyone working in the kitchen at the time.
When confronted, Nolan claims the man became increasingly agitated, refusing to pay and raising his voice in the dining room. The scene reportedly escalated, with the man’s wife allegedly breaking down in tears as other diners looked on. To calm the disruption, management ultimately waived the entire bill.
Restaurant Warns Others After Alleged Scam Spreads
The situation didn’t end there. Pony later learned of similar allegations believed to involve the same family at another nearby venue. Nolan says he reported the matter to police but was told there was little immediate action that could be taken. Frustrated, he shared the CCTV footage on social media to warn other hospitality operators, noting that the booking’s contact details were allegedly false and that the family is believed to have since left the Sydney area.
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New Star Trek Release Is The Fix For Starfleet Academy Haters, Makes Trek’s Golden Age Even More Golden
By Joshua Tyler
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In an era where Star Trek has become a televised disaster with embarrassing, franchise-destroying products like Starfleet Academy and Star Trek: Discovery, you wouldn’t expect to get any good new Star Trek video games. But somehow, that’s exactly what’s happening. Star Trek: Voyager – Across The Unknown has just been released on most major gaming platforms, and it’s everything fans have been waiting for.
As much as Trekkies enjoy Star Trek: Voyager, it’s also always been viewed as something of a missed opportunity. A show about a ship stranded far from home is the perfect opportunity for complex survival-focused storytelling. Star Trek: Voyager had the kind of premise that could have made it Battlestar Galactica-level engrossing, as each week the ship struggled to find food and energy while dealing with a malfunctioning vessel and the other problems inherent in being lost, with nowhere to refuel.
Across The Unknown Improves The Television Show
Unfortunately, with a few exception episodes like “Year of Hell,” Voyager mostly ignored its own premise and acted like any other Star Trek show. Stories about the realities of being stranded were rare, and such problems were easily resolved with hand-waving.
Star Trek: Voyager – Across The Unknown corrects that mistake with a game that lets you play through Voyager’s entire journey back to Earth, but from a survival perspective where you’re the one in charge of sorting out the difficult logistics, all the things the series glossed over, all the details of how to keep a ship flying when you’re lost and there’s no one to help.
Change Voyager’s Fate With Your Decisions
The game is structured like a space-faring version of the classic base-building sim Fallout Shelter. Instead of building and maintaining a bunker, you’re repairing and maintaining the USS Voyager as Captain Janeway tries to get her crew home.
Along the way, you help Janeway make critical decisions, with the ability to make totally different choices from the ones she makes on the show. My USS Voyager, for instance, currently has a Kazon tactical officer. And I could have kept Tuvix as part of my crew instead of splitting him back into Tuvok and Neelix, but screw that guy, I never liked him.
Better Ship Battles Than Any Modern Star Trek Show
The game’s graphics are well done. The map screen is beautiful, with the ability to seamlessly zoom in up close on ships and zoom out for a sector view. Cut scenes are rare but well executed when they surface. Battles are stunningly rendered, though don’t expect to do a lot of shooting yourself. Across the Unknown is an RPG, which means your role in both combat and away missions is mostly to make choices.
In space battles, you get to see those choices play out, with ships zooming around, firing torpedoes, and executing maneuvers you direct. On Away Missions, the results of your choices are reported back via text popups telling you the outcome of what you had each member of your landing party do.
Several Star Trek: Voyager actors lent their voices to the game. You’ll especially hear a lot from Tim Russ as Tuvok. Mostly, though, the game is about reading text and managing Voyager from a static side-view screen where you build, repair, and can zoom in and out on compartments.
That side-view screen is something of a wonder, though. Zoomed out, it’s just an MSD of Voyager. However, if you zoom in, you can see inside each room to watch crew members working, moving around, and living. It’s a detail they didn’t have to include; it has no impact on gameplay, but it does add to the game’s immersion and lets you feel like you’re really there, peering inside the ship as you decide whether to spend your resources on a warp core upgrade or on repairs to the aero shuttle.
Star Trek Sings When Freed From Alex Kurtzman’s Clutches
Across the Unknown works seamlessly and breathes new life into the seven seasons of Voyager you’ve already seen. It’s better, narratively, than anything Star Trek has produced since the cancellation of Star Trek: Enterprise and it’s exactly what Trekkies need, right now, in Trek’s darkest moment.
There’s a reason it’s good, and it’s probably because current Star Trek boss Alex Kurtzman had absolutely nothing to do with it. Instead, the game was developed by German studio gameXcite and published by Daedalic Entertainment. They licensed the IP from Paramount and then went off to do their own thing.
It’s further proof that the problem with modern Star Trek isn’t Star Trek itself, but the people in charge of it. When freed from their clutches, Star Trek snaps back to form.
A Pathway To A Bright Future For Star Trek
If this works, and I hope it does, they’ve established a perfect model to use on other Star Trek shows. Imagine playing through Deep Space Nine’s Dominion War arc, with the ability to change the fate of the entire Alpha Quadrant, should you decide to make choices different from the ones made by Benjamin Sisko.
There’s infinite potential in what Star Trek: Voyager – Across The Unknown has done here, but even if it’s just one off, be thankful it exists. The game’s a rare ray of light in Star Trek’s darkest of dark ages.
ACROSS THE UNKNOWN REVIEW SCORE
Jelly Roll is at the center of a growing social media storm after a clip allegedly featuring the country star began circulating online, fueling controversy tied to an ongoing feud involving comedian Nicole Arbour and rapper Ryan Upchurch. The video, which seems to show Jelly Roll speaking candidly in what appears to be a private setting, has quickly spread across X, drawing intense reactions and speculation from fans and critics alike. The situation has only escalated as Nicole Arbour continues to make accusations against Jelly Roll publicly.
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Alleged Jelly Roll Recording Goes Viral Online
The controversy centers around a clip showing Jelly Roll spending time with a group of people in what appears to be a basement or living room environment. In the footage, he is heard saying, “How did Jeffrey Epstein happen? With much work and help. Just like Jeffrey Epstein, Ryan Upchurch has Jelly Roll and his wife to handle his dirty work.”
The mention of Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious financier who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges, immediately raised eyebrows online, given the explosive nature of his case and the powerful figures once linked to him.
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According to reports circulating on X, the recording was allegedly captured without Jelly Roll’s knowledge and later surfaced on social media, where it has rapidly gained attention. The tension between Jelly Roll and Ryan Upchurch has reportedly been building for months, fueled in part by their shared roots in the country-rap scene.
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Social Media Reactions Intensify As Clip Spreads
As the video continues to circulate, reactions online have grown increasingly dramatic, with some users making extreme comparisons and speculating about potential consequences.
Another user wrote, “Jelly Roll is dead certain he’s the upcoming Epstein 2.0,” while a separate comment added, “If Ryan goes missing, we KNOW WHO DID IT.”
It is unclear exactly why Jelly Roll brought up Epstein, but what is clear is that fans are not having it. The authenticity and full context of the video have not been independently confirmed, as neither Jelly Roll nor Ryan Upchurch has addressed the clip.
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Nicole Arbour Addresses Jelly Roll Directly
The resurfaced clip comes amid a separate online dispute involving Nicole Arbour, who recently posted a video directed at Jelly Roll on X. In her message, she claimed she wanted people to “know who you really are behind the scenes,” referencing her ongoing issues with him and his circle.
“Hi @JellyRoll615, can I post that alleged hush money deal you allegedly sent over with an alleged threat that if I won’t sign it you’d allegedly sue me??” she captioned the video, which has since gone viral. “Oh… and I heard your publicist is launching a smear campaign against me for not taking the alleged deal. That’s not very Christian at all.”
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Resurfaced Video Shows The Singer Threatening Teen Employee
The newly circulating clip comes as another past video involving the “Need a Favor” singer has also resurfaced online, adding fuel to the growing controversy.
A nearly two-minute recording from around 2022 has been making the rounds on X, showing the singer venting about an encounter at a shoe store. In the footage, he appears frustrated while recounting the situation and at one point threatens to hit a teenage employee with what he described as the “open hand of the Lord.”
The resurfaced video has prompted additional criticism from some social media users, particularly amid accusations from critics labeling the country star a “fake Christian.”
Jelly Roll Facing Growing Backlash On Multiple Fronts
The resurfaced clips arrive at a time when the “Halfway to Hell” singer has already been dealing with heightened scrutiny in other areas of his career. Earlier this year, the country star faced criticism surrounding his presence at major industry events, including the Grammys, where some critics questioned his authenticity during his acceptance speech. Online debates also intensified around his outspoken faith, with many accusing him of presenting a persona that doesn’t align with his past behavior.
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Long before his rise to mainstream country stardom, Jelly Roll was open about his troubled past, including multiple arrests and time spent behind bars during his younger years. The singer has frequently spoken about how those experiences shaped his life, ultimately becoming a central part of his message about redemption, faith, and second chances.
Jelly Roll has yet to comment on the latest clips making the rounds on social media.
Mar-A-Lago Armed Gunman
Fixated On Epstein Files Week Before Shooting
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The armed man shot and killed by Secret Service agents outside President Donald Trump‘s Mar-a-Lago property Sunday had grown increasingly obsessed with the Epstein files and was also a vocal supporter of Trump … TMZ has learned.
Austin Tucker Martin sent a text message, obtained by TMZ, to a co-worker on February 15, 2026, that read, “I don’t know if you read up on the Epstein Files, but evil is real and unmistakable.” He continued, “The best people like you and I can do is use what little influence we have. Tell other people about what you hear about the Epstein files and what the government is doing about it. Raise awareness.”
Sources who worked with Austin at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in North Carolina tell TMZ … he became fixated on Epstein following the latest release of information tied to the files. Co-workers tell us he was deeply disturbed by what he believed was a government cover-up and often talked about powerful people “getting away with it.”
At the same time, Austin was outspoken about his Christian faith and political views. We’re told he regularly expressed support for Trump, telling colleagues as recently as late last year he believed Trump was a strong leader.
People close to Martin describe him as well-meaning but increasingly frustrated, particularly about the economy. We’re told he often complained that young people need two jobs or roommates to afford moving out. Our sources say he still lived with his parents.
Austin also tried to start a union at work to push for higher wages, but no one signed on. Outside of his job, he was a sketch artist attempting to sell drawings of local scenery and people around town.
As we reported … he was shot and killed after breaching the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago early Sunday. According to officials, he was observed near the north gate carrying a shotgun and a fuel can. The investigation remains ongoing.
Bonnie Blue
I’m Pregnant After Banging 400 Guys!!!
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Somebody might need to retake sex ed! Adult content creator Bonnie Blue says she’s pregnant after having unprotected sex with about 400 men … and she seems genuinely caught off guard.
Watch the video … after being sick and experiencing intense migraines, Bonnie — whose real name is Tia Billinger — takes a pregnancy test, which ends up being positive.
Bonnie said, “Guys, I am definitely pregnant … like, fully pregnant. So, I’m going to have to ChatGPT what to do next, because I’m actually not quite sure. I don’t know…”
Later, Bonnie went to a technician for an ultrasound, which confirmed the pregnancy.
She asked, “Oh, is that a baby? That’s actually crazy.”
It’s actually not that crazy, Bonnie! Some might even say it may have been expected!
But, in Bonnie’s defense, prior to her record-setting romping, she struggled for years with fertility issues.
In 2025, she told Us Weekly she wished she could get pregnant “However, I’m not in that position where I can fall pregnant naturally.”
Guess that was wrong.
After her sex marathon, she told Us Weekly the potential for pregnancy was “a problem for another day,” but she did collect DNA samples from all of the participants.
Let the daddy search begin!
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was not immediately removed from the line of succession after his arrest.
Andrew is eighth in line for the British throne, of which his brother King Charles III currently reigns. The former Duke of York was stripped of all royal titles and honorifics in October 2025 months before he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” Charles said in a February 2026 statement issued by Buckingham Palace. “What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation.”
Keep scrolling to learn more about Andrew’s place in the line of succession amid his arrest:
Where Is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Place in the Line of Succession?
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the second son of Queen Elizabeth III and Prince Philip. Upon his 1960 birth, he became second in line for Elizabeth’s crown behind now-King Charles III. Andrew’s position shifted once Charles had children and grandchildren.
Charles’ firstborn son, Prince William, is currently the direct heir, followed by his eldest child, Prince George. The lineup continues with William’s younger children, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, all of whom he shares with wife Princess Kate Middleton. Charles’ younger son, Prince Harry, follows ahead of his kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who directly precede Andrew.
Andrew’s two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, are No. 9 and No. 12 in the line of succession, respectively, in between their own children.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the first member of the British royal family to be arrested in almost 400 years. Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office. “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” the […]
Could Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Be Removed From the Line of Succession Amid His Arrest?
King Charles III, as the reigning monarch, has yet to make a decision about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s future as an heir.
“He likely won’t be removed from the line of succession until he’s convicted of a crime,” royal expert Gareth Russell exclusively told Us Weekly in February 2026. “If parliament did so before that, they could be accused of prejudicing the case against him. Any action between arrest and charges, or charges and trial, has to be very carefully considered, in case it’s used by the defense to weaken the case against Andrew.”
According to Russell, Andrew could be removed if he’s convicted of a crime.
“It’s completely untrue that you can’t be removed from the succession,” Russell told Us. “There are laws going back centuries that allow parliament to do that, the first time they did it was in 1326 and 1327. They also did it in the early 20th century, so there’s no reason that it couldn’t be done again.”
The BBC reported several days after Andrew’s arrest that the government is “considering” introducing legislation to remove the former prince from the line of succession.
“[This is] something that I hope will enjoy cross party support,” Defense Minister Luke Pollard told the outlet. “It’s right that that is something that only happens when the police investigation concludes.”
There has not yet been a formal decision about Andrew’s place in succession.
Why Was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested?
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on his 66th birthday in February 2026 over alleged misconduct.
“Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office,” Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said in a statement. “It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offense. We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time.”
The Thames Valley police department further told the BBC that they were investigating claims that Andrew shared confidential information with late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a U.K. trade envoy. No charges have been revealed as of publication nor has Andrew addressed the accusations.
Based on the popular book series by Lee Child, this series stars Alan Ritchson as former U.S. Army Major Jack Reacher. A force of nature with an unyielding sense of justice, Reacher roams the country, tackling various dangerous situations as he unravels conspiracies and corruption. The gritty, suspenseful tone of the show makes it an unmissable part of Amazon’s crime library — as do its thrilling action sequences, which allow Ritchson to flaunt his formidable physicality.
Supporting cast members include Malcolm Goodwin as Chief Detective Oscar Finlay, Willa Fitzgerald as Roscoe Conklin, and Chris Webster as former soldier-turned-private investigator, Paul Hubble. In the first season, Reacher arrives in the small town of Margrave, Georgia, where he quickly becomes embroiled in a murder case.
For fans of the novels, the series is quite a faithful adaptation. For newcomers to Reacher, the show has tight plotting, intriguing character dynamics and complex mysteries.
Clint Bentley and Greg Kweder have an interesting creative partnership in which they write and direct films together, but trade off taking on the director’s position. Kweder earned unanimous praise for his extraordinary work on the prison drama Sing Sing, but Bentley proved he was just as talented with Train Dreams, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. Although there is a shared dedication to realism present in both filmmakers’ styles, Bentley’s projects tend to be more ethereal and, at times, experimental. Bentley made his underrated directorial debut with Jockey, a stirring drama about an aging horse rider facing a reckoning within his career.
Jockey stars Clifton Collins Jr. as Jackson Silva, a legendary racer who has suffered several serious injuries that threaten his future prospects in competitions. Despite having broken his back on three separate occasions, Silva is courted by the horse trainer Ruth Wilkes (Molly Gordon) to ride the thoroughbred Dido’s Lament, which she feels could go all the way. Jockey also features a remarkable performance by Moisés Arias, best known for his performance on Fallout, as the young jockey Gabriel, who has reason to believe that Silva could be his father. Jockey isn’t a traditional inspirational sports film, but a thoughtful character drama about whether one’s achievements define their career.
‘Jockey’ Is a Methodical, Deeply Felt Psychological Drama
As was the case with both Sing Sing and Train Dreams, Jockey was made with authenticity in mind because it showed an incredible amount of respect for the community that it was depicting. In addition to being shot at the real Turf Paradise racetrack in Phoenix, Jockey employed many non-actors who made the film feel even more like a slice-of-life. While there is an original story being told about a specific character, what Silva experiences is similar to what many real jockeys go through, particularly when it comes to the all-consuming nature of the profession. The film finds an interesting way to characterize Silva’s journey because he is no longer at the point in his life where he could do anything else; for better or worse, he’s dedicated so much time to the practices required of a jockey that it would be impossible for him to pick up a new career or alter his routine.
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Jockey doesn’t necessarily glamorize the rigors of horse riding, as there is surprisingly little footage of the races themselves. Much of Jockey is set within the sidelines, stables, tracks, and local taverns where Silva spends his days, as he can never be too far away from the competition. There’s a beauty to how insular his world is, as he’s found a community that is willing to support his way of living, even if it would be considered a risk to an outsider. Bentley isn’t interested in defending or condemning the choices that Silva made because the point of the film is that he has to live with them; while there are gorgeously rendered images, some of which have the naturalist beauty of a Terrence Malick film, everything in Jockey is fragile and could disappear at any given moment. It’s an appropriate tone to craft for a film that is so indebted to neo-Western dramas, which creates a timeless quality to the depiction of the profession. As Silva becomes keen to teach Gabriel, the training and riding of horses has been done the same way for centuries, and there’s little that contemporary technology could do to modify the practice.
‘Jockey’ Has the Best Performance of Clifton Collins Jr.’s Career
Given how challenging it can be for independent films to find an audience, Jockey deserved more credit for the strength of Bentley’s directorial vision and its uncompromising approach to the material. Collins is an actor who has been giving great performances for decades, but Jockey finally allowed him to show what he could do as the lead; as for Bentley, his ability to make something both unconventional and emotionally rewarding is deserving of praise, especially given how much groundwork it laid for what he and Kweder would eventually do with Sing Sing and Train Dreams. There aren’t many films about horse racing that are as interested in the minutiae as Jockey is, but it’s also rare to see a film so blunt and mature in its depiction of aging. Bentley certainly seems like he is on his way to becoming one of the most interesting American independent filmmakers of his generation, and Jockey should be remembered as the film that first showcased his potential.
Jockey is available to stream on Starz in the U.S.
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December 29, 2021
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94 Minutes
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Clint Bentley
Actress and former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Lisa Rinna is one of the most talked-about television personalities. This remains the case following her most recent stint on season four of Peacock’s “The Traitors.” Now, following her elimination, she’s calling it the most challenging job of her decades-long career while promoting her new book, “You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It.” Plus, she’s dishing about the inner workings of the hit reality competition series.
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Lisa Rinna Opens Up About Filming ‘The Traitors’
Rinna recently hosted an event for her new memoir, “You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It,” with comedian Kathy Griffin as the moderator. During it, she discussed her time on “The Traitors.” First, she joked about her exit.” Rinna said in the clip, “It’s boring now, isn’t it? No, we still love it, but I’m ready for it to be done because we wanna see the reunion.”
She then discussed how difficult a show “The Traitors” is to film. According to the “RHOBH” alum, “It’s the hardest job- anything I’ve ever done, hardest, on television. I don’t care- Broadway, ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ this is the most challenging because it’s a game- physical, mental, and psychological.”
Rinna went on to say, “There’s not enough sleep, and there’s not enough food.”
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The ‘RHOBH’ Alum Also Discussed The Challenges
Rinna continued this line of conversation, which took place in front of a standing-room-only audience, by discussing the game of ‘The Traitors.’ According to her, “The challenges are so hard. It makes it really look cute on TV and nice and easy.” Griffin then asked Rinna about the filming schedule and how long a typical day lasts.
She responded, “For traitors, because you work three hours longer than the faithfuls, because it’s secret. Once the faithfuls go home, you go to the turret and do your traitoring. 18 hours a day. Every day.”
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After that, Griffin asked Rinna for her reaction to being cast as a traitor for the hit series. The actress said, “I will never forget getting that little tap on the shoulder from Allan, and you’re blindfolded, which is a freaky thing anyway, and your heart is pounding out of your chest, and it takes him like seven times to walk around. That’s a long, torturous time.”
Rinna went on to describe “not having your equilibrium” due to being blindfolded during the process.
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Fans Say ‘The Traitors’ Is Boring Without Rinna
Season four of “The Traitors” is as well-received as any of the previous seasons by most fans. However, Rinna became a fan-favorite, and many social media users agreed with her joke that the season is boring without her. One person on TikTok said, “And she’s right. It’s so boring now.”
Another person wrote, “It is. I stopped watching.” Someone else said, “For real, it’s so boring now, she is not wrong.” However, some disagreed with the former “Days of Our Lives” star. One person stated, “She wants it to be boring. It’s not boring at all.” Another “Traitors” fan commented, “She’s so annoying and narcissistic.”
Other fans are anticipating the upcoming season reunion.
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The Controversial Star Recently Opened Up About ‘The Traitors’ Reunion
Rinna recently interviewed with Variety. During the discussion, she clarified reports that her “Traitors” co-star Colton Underwood stormed out of the reunion. She told the outlet, “I didn’t see it myself. I saw him leave, but I saw other people leave too, to go to the bathroom and such, but it took a long time for people to come back. That I can share with you.”
She continued, “But let’s put it on the record, because they probably won’t air it, right? I said, ‘Colton, I have a question for you: What did you mean when you said, ‘I’m going to take her hostage?’ That’s all I said. And that spun him out.”
Rinna then said about the situation with Underwood, “I never meant any harm. Hopefully, we can all have a kumbaya moment.” However, despite what Rinna stated about the reunion, Variety reported that an insider on set noted that Underwood “did not storm out or spin out at any point.”
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The Book Is Days Away From Release
Rinna’s new book, “You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It,” will be released on February 24 via publisher Dey Street. In it, not only is she discussing her legendary career as an actress, but she’s also opening up about her years on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
Rinna announced the book in September 2025, telling PEOPLE, “I don’t know if everyone is ready for all of the truth I am unloading in this book. But I was certainly ready to tell it. Life comes with a lot of ups and downs, and so much of it gets lost ‘in the editing,’ if you will. It was time to share the director’s cut.”
She added, “I put so much of myself into this book; the good, the bad, and the wackadoodle. It feels really good to see it finally come together.”
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